What is the cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling?

The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling is to bus via Meerut which costs ₹2,300 - ₹7,000 and takes 33h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling?

The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Rishīkesh and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Darjeeling via Meerut APS College of Education, Delhi and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

How far is it from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling?

The distance between Rishīkesh and Darjeeling is 1147 km. The road distance is 1344.2 km.

How do I travel from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling without a car?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 33h 47m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Darjeeling bus from?

Rishīkesh to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Darjeeling bus arrive?

Rishīkesh to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Meerut station.

Can I drive from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling?

Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Darjeeling is 1344 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 799+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Rishīkesh to Darjeeling - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DED - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
5h 7m
₹10,898–19,107
Bus via Meerut
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Meerutbus
2. Take the bus from Meerut APS College of Education to Delhibus
3. Take the bus from Delhi to Siliguribus
4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
33h 51m
₹2,366–6,819
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Laksar Jntrain
2. Take the train from Laksar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
33h 47m
₹3,325–8,959
Drive 1,344.2 km
1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Darjeelingcar 1,344.2 km
20h 53m
₹15,027–21,705
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Noidabus
2. Take the bus from Noida to Siliguribus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
42h 4m

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

39Weekly Planes

4h 54mAverage Duration

₹6,048Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Rishikesh to Darjeeling via Meerut APS College of Education, Delhi, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 33h 51m.

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